Possessions

Possessions… We have a lot of stuff don’t we. Do you watch TV? If you do, you are being constantly bombarded by ads telling you to buy stuff. The accumulation of stuff over the years that we get tends to add up. I was thinking about how some people accumulate nothing but a bowl or two and a set of pants and a shirt because they are born in a country that is war torn or just in complete poverty.

I’m not into guilt trips! We are very fortunate to be able to live in a country that allows us to live the way we do. We really have so much. I don’t think that the answer is to get rid of everything and live like a monk… although… you might look really funny if you shave the top of your head, try it; I’ll take the photos.

I just think that a little awareness is a good idea… and if you can support companies that are trying to make a difference all the better. For example maybe buying things made in sweatshops in China (or any other country) is not a good idea… the Gap… Old Navy… I'm just as guilty as everyone else...

It’s the small things that we can do that start to make a difference isn’t it? Not everyone can be a social radical :) More on sweatshops later I think... this was a bit of a ramble

deni